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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
4
Fragmentary ad text suggests payable to The Norfolk Virginian and several names or entities. Mentions advertising rates, timelines and possible contractor or circulation notes. Content is garbled with misread place names and inconsistent phrasing.
Amid chatter of cabinet reshuffles and Senate moves the piece notes Delaware c lection ambitions for Ambassador Dayard and Jozeph Choate challenging Platt for the New York seat. It cites editorial takes on trusts, tariffs, and McKinley’s stance while recounting royal and political controversies abroad and at home.
Norfolk’s seven month export total reached 1 527 087 with November 1896 exports at 3 303 190, outpacing 1895 figures and signaling rapid growth. The piece argues Norfolk will rival New York as a major port and become the great outlet for Southern and Western traffic, projecting a grand future for Greater Norfolk.
An editorial urges young men to move to the South for homes and investment. It argues Westward migration wanes and the South offers favorable climate soil and transport, with land and opportunities for labor and enterprise. Aimed at home seekers and investors, it extols southern growth and welcome.
The article notes rising discussion of Hawaii annexation during President McKinley’s administration. Ex Secretary Posty reports Hawaiians prospering but questions the Mahawai government’s longevity, warning the U S must act or risk losing the islands to another power. It cautions that U S public opinion largely opposes immediate annexation.
A collection of varied statements notes how to crust sponge cake with sugar. It claims 200 million charrots of apples were raised in the U S this year. It states over 10 000 people are engaged in explosive esterland manufacture. It mentions last year forty business deaths and 167 injuries from accidents. It records the bones of Sumbo Baynum s elephant killed at St Thomas Canada weighing 2400 pounds after cleaning.
The Earl of Warwick accepts Warwick's mayoralty for a third term. Lady Scott's bookseller reports her orders to seek a wealthy American suitor. A Wine of Spain figure is seen in morning bath at San Sebastian with the Spanish Court in residence. A Kanes Ja business in Butler is woman owned and run by Mrs Ogden and her daughter.
The Norfolk Virginian marks its thirty second anniversary on the 24th, celebrating long standing service in telegraphic news and attractive, concise reporting. The Cape Charles Headlight notes the Virginian stands second to none in state journalism and continues to be valued for timely exchanges and usefulness.
The excerpt presents a mournful call to a deceased parent with phrases of grief and farewell. It resembles a somber late 19th century newspaper insertion announcing a funeral or summons and reflecting on mortality and reunion in an afterlife.
Local ad touts money saving values at The Big Store offering rich bargains in brand new fashionable garments. It promises quality workmanship and a guarantee, claiming superior manufacture compared with ordinary sweatshop clothing. The piece cites a label from United Garments as a proof of quality.
A dense classified style notice promotes mens suits and tailored wear with emphasis on fit value and multiple store options. It markets ready to wear and custom variations, touting low prices and consistent service while noting strict tailoring standards.
Wholesale-style ad lists boys knee pants and age up to 16 suits in cheviot wool and double breasted jackets. Prices shown include three thirty three for a double breasted jacket and various wholesale figures for coats and pants.
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